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Become a R.A.D. Camp Guide

Summer Employment Opportunity!

R.A.D. Camps is looking for enthusiastic, outdoor-oriented individuals to guide youth outdoor day camps throughout Central Oregon! R.A.D. Camps is a local business that operates Monday-Friday, from June 20th to September 1st. Applicants should be passionate about outdoor adventure and working with kids ages 7-17. This is the best way to explore all of Central Oregon, with 5 vans and outings to over 50 locations, you will get the opportunity to go to a different location almost every day, all summer long! THIS POSITION BEGINS EARLY JUNE!

Guide Requirements:
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification Required. Can be obtained as part of training, and must be obtained before the first day of camp. 
  • Wilderness First Responder Certification is highly preferred. 
  • Lifeguard certification is highly preferred. 
  • Completion of mandatory child abuse training (training provided, upon hiring). 
  • Must be able to pass a Background check. 
  • A valid Driver’s License and clean driving record are required. 
  • Attention to timeliness, great organizational skills, and great interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities: 
  • Supervise groups of up to 13 campers in a wilderness setting with another guide.
  • Ensure the safety of all participants at all times.
  • Drive one of our 15-passenger RAD Vans to and from the location.
  • Abide by all traffic laws while driving. 
  • Follow all emergency and other protocols effectively and in a safe and timely manner.
  • Create a positive and inclusive environment for all participants, encouraging them to adventure, explore, and most importantly follow Leave No Trace principles to maintain nature’s beauty.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with parents, campers, and staff on a daily basis.
  • Maintain accurate records of camper attendance both at pick-up & drop-off.
  • Capability to manage behaviors and emotions of children in a calm and sensitive manner & report any issues to managers at drop-off. 
  • Attend all required staff meetings & trainings. 
  • Abide by all rules and regulations outlined in our permits by the USFS.

 If interested, please submit all resumes or questions about the position to info@radcamps.com. We will be reviewing applications upon receipt with interviews and hiring beginning in late April. 

Looking to be a guide for younger age groups? R.A.D. Camps has partnered with Bend Forest School to create RAD Sprouts. A summer day camp for ages 4 to 6. Head over to the RAD Sprouts page to learn more about the program and reach out to us over email for more detail on becoming a RAD Sprouts guide.
 

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